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Police: Man robs two individuals at gunpoint

Demontre Lawson: Charged with two counts of robbery, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of handgun by a minor. (Read more)

SOURCE: Metro Corrections

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Updated: 4:29 PM EST Feb 7, 2013

Officers were called out on a run that was supposed to be a fight but when they arrived, they learned it was a robbery.On Wednesday, Demontre Lawson, 19, robbed two individuals at gunpoint on West Oak Street at Dixie Highway, police said.The victims say he pointed a gun at them at arms length.According to metro police, Lawson also hit the male victim with his fist causing bruising to the eye and the female victim was physically handled in order to steal her purse and money.Police officers were later able to locate Lawson on West Oak Street where he resided.According to the arrest warrant, officers found Lawson in the bathroom with scuff marks on hands, knuckles and face from the victim trying to protect themselves.The victims' belongings were found on Lawson and the gun was also recovered in the home.The victims as well as several witness were able to make a positive ID of him and identify the gun.Lawson is charged with two counts of robbery, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of handgun by a minor.

LOUISVILLE, Ky —

Officers were called out on a run that was supposed to be a fight but when they arrived, they learned it was a robbery.

On Wednesday, Demontre Lawson, 19, robbed two individuals at gunpoint on West Oak Street at Dixie Highway, police said.

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The victims say he pointed a gun at them at arms length.

According to metro police, Lawson also hit the male victim with his fist causing bruising to the eye and the female victim was physically handled in order to steal her purse and money.

Police officers were later able to locate Lawson on West Oak Street where he resided.

According to the arrest warrant, officers found Lawson in the bathroom with scuff marks on hands, knuckles and face from the victim trying to protect themselves.

The victims' belongings were found on Lawson and the gun was also recovered in the home.

The victims as well as several witness were able to make a positive ID of him and identify the gun.

Lawson is charged with two counts of robbery, tampering with physical evidence, and possession of handgun by a minor.